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Episode 660: A Conversation about John D. MacDonald
In this episode, John discusses the career of crime novelist John D. MacDonald (1916-1986) in light of a new posthumous short story, “The Accomplice.” In this interview, John speaks with with Andrew Gulli, editor of The Strand Magazine about the rigors and ethos of editing and publishing and MacDonald’s son and literary executor Maynard about… Continue reading
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Episode 659: Duy Đoàn!
In this week’s show, John talks to poet Duy Đoàn about his latest collection, Zombie Vomit Mad Libs; the poetic provocations of horror films like Let the Right One In, A Girl Walks Home Alone in the Night, and A Chinese Ghost Story; and experimenting with erase and fragmentation. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES There is a… Continue reading
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Replay Episode: Kseniya Melnik!
In this week’s replay episode, John talks with fellow classmate, the fiction writer Kseniya Melnik. TEXT DISCUSSED NOTES If you’d like to support this show with a monthly subscription that will feature bonus content, please see TDO’s Patreon page. For excellent tattoos in the Orlando area, check out The Tattooed Society. Follow artist (and show editor) Jeff Wilfong… Continue reading
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Episode 658: Denise Duhamel!
In this week’s show, John talks to the delightful poet Denise Duhamel about the nuts and bolts of poetry, the construction of themed collections, Barbie, and other matters of literary interest. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Check out my previous conversations on episodes 134, 296, and 462. If you’d like to support this show with a monthly… Continue reading
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Episode 657: Daniel Handler, Griffin Dunne, and Ridley Pearson!
This week’s show collects three interviews with prose writers Daniel Handler, Griffin Dunne, and Ridley Pearson in joyful, fun conversations conducted last November at Miami Book Fair. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Learn more about Miami Book Fair. If you’d like to support this show with a monthly subscription that will feature bonus content, please see TDO’s Patreon… Continue reading
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Episode 656: Fire by Fire by Fire with Dianne Turgeon Richardson & Tod Caviness
On this week’s show, John convenes with Loose Lips hosts Dianne Turgeon Richardson for a poetry game in which three friends draw themed cards and read original poems somehow connected to those themes. Alcohol was consumed, too. Jeff Wilfong provided audio support for this lovely outing, one I hope becomes a December tradition. NOTES If… Continue reading
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Episode 655: Steve Chang!
On this week’s show, John talks to recent Kerouac Project resident Steve Chang about writing humor with vulnerability, complicating the absurdity of the world through grounded fiction, editing fiction for Okay, Donkey, and other literary urgencies. NOTES Check out Steve’s farewell reading at The Kerouac Project of Orlando. If you’d like to support this show… Continue reading
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Episode 654: David Kirby, Traci Brimhall, and Robert Pinsky!
This week’s show collects three interviews with poets David Kirby, Traci Brimhall, and Robert Pinsky in joyful, fun conversations conducted last November at Miami Book Fair. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES For excellent tattoos in the Orlando area, check out The Tattooed Society. Follow artist (and show editor) Jeff Wilfong on IG. If you are an amazon customer, one… Continue reading
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Episode 653: Dobby Gibson
On this week’s show Chrissy Kolaya talks to Dobby Gibson about his latest poetry volume, Hold Everything, now out with Graywolf Press. TEXT DISCUSSED NOTES Check out Chrissy’s interview with Li-Young Lee. For excellent tattoos in the Orlando area, check out The Tattooed Society. Follow artist (and show editor) Jeff Wilfong on IG. If you are an amazon customer,… Continue reading
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Episode 652: Jonathan Lethem!
In this week’s show, John speaks with Jonathan Lethem about the pull of Brooklyn and obsession, the craft of guiding the reader through unusual storytelling, and bold balancing acts as storytellers. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Pro-tip: get up early in the morning and write, so you don’t lamely bemoan how little writing you do. For excellent… Continue reading
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